It's not semantics. They're not being deterred from reoffending; they're being prevented from reoffending. There's a very big difference between the two.
On May 29th, 2012. See this statement in context.
On May 29th, 2012. See this statement in context.
May 29th, 2012 / 12:30 p.m.
Lawyer, Canadian Civil Liberties Association
It's not semantics. They're not being deterred from reoffending; they're being prevented from reoffending. There's a very big difference between the two.
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